Homer vs Yannis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Homer

Boy #4,124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pledge, hostage"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,124
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Home, Hom

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Yannis

Boy #3,952 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Cypriot Mediterranean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,952
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yanni, Yan

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Homer Rank #4,124
Yannis Rank #3,952

Yannis is more popular, ranked #3952 vs #4124 for Homer.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Homer ___

  • Homer James
  • Homer Lee
  • Homer Dale
  • Homer Ray
  • Homer Dean
  • Homer Earl

Yannis ___

  • Yannis Alexander
  • Yannis George
  • Yannis Michael
  • Yannis Constantine
  • Yannis Dimitri
  • Yannis Andreas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Homer

Virgil Achilles Clio Odysseus Penelope

If you choose Yannis

Elena Sophia Nikos Kostas Maria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Homer or Yannis more popular?

Yannis is more popular, ranked #3952 compared to Homer at #4124 in the United States.

What do Homer and Yannis mean?

Homer means "pledge, hostage" (Greek origin). Yannis means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Greek origin).

Are Homer and Yannis boy or girl names?

Homer is primarily a boy name. Yannis is primarily a boy name.

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